HR staffers see a lot of resumes — and a lot of cliches, tired idioms, and lazy skill descriptions in them. Make your resume memorable by cutting these awful words.
If you drink bottled water every day, you're paying a premium for something that should be close to free. Drink bottled water for health-reasons? Find out why that's ironic.
Studies show that a high standard of living doesn't make people happier. People who live in mansions and penthouses aren't any happier than people who live in suburban houses, sma
Choosing the right oil to cook with isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these five extra virgin olive oils and everything in life will taste better.
Every year, thousands of college students throw out everything from working TVs to unopened cans of food. Find out how to make their trash your treasure.
Quick: What's one thing you can do right now that will make you over 50 percent more likely to increase your retirement savings? It's not a trick; this really works.
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12 Words You Need to Delete From Your Resume Right Now
HR staffers see a lot of resumes — and a lot of cliches, tired idioms, and lazy skill descriptions in them. Make your resume memorable by cutting these awful words.
Kill Boredom With These 34 Fun and Productive Projects
Bored? Get off the Internet and get busy tackling these fun, small projects that will improve both you and your life!
Bottled Water, Bottled Hype Part 2
If you drink bottled water every day, you're paying a premium for something that should be close to free. Drink bottled water for health-reasons? Find out why that's ironic.
25 Career Changes You Can Make Today
Don't complain about your job without doing anything — make a positive career change right now with one (or more!) of these techniques.
How to Decide if an Annual Fee Credit Card Is Worth It for You
Credit cards with annual fees offer bigger rewards and more benefits. Here's what to consider to determine if one is right for you.
Should your standard of living rise?
Studies show that a high standard of living doesn't make people happier. People who live in mansions and penthouses aren't any happier than people who live in suburban houses, sma
The 5 Best Extra Virgin Olive Oils
Choosing the right oil to cook with isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these five extra virgin olive oils and everything in life will taste better.
Ask the Readers: What's the Most Extreme Thing You've Done to Save Money?
Tell us about the most extreme thing you've done to save money and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!
The 7 Laws of Negotiation
Over the past couple of decades, I’ve distilled successful negotiating down to seven key principles.
The 10 Most Common Financial Aid Mistakes — And How To Avoid Them
Acing FAFSA is crucial for making college affordable for so many students. Unfortunately, it's also super confusing.
Pesky Pests: Easy Homemade Mosquito and Insect Traps and Repellent
Keep those insects, ants, wasps, rodents, and other creepy crawlies at bay with these easy homemade recipes.
8 Surprising Ways a Personal Website Can Improve Your Life
Even if you don't have a side hustle to promote, creating a personal website can make your life better. So why not make one?
5 Crucial Things You Should Know About Bonds
Boring and staid, bonds remain a fundamental piece of a well-made portfolio. Find out why you should add bonds to yours.
Delicious Way to Use Up All the Vegetables in Your Crisper
Overabundance of veggies? Try using them up in a delicious soup. Here's how.
Cutting the Cable Cord Has More Than Financial Benefits
Saving money by cutting cable is great, but there are other excellent benefits that have nothing to do with the cash.
The Key to Happiness: A Case Study
Let's explore the lives of two very different people with an aim to discover what the key to happiness is. It may be simpler than you think.
College Move-Out Days: The Best Time to Dumpster Dive?
Every year, thousands of college students throw out everything from working TVs to unopened cans of food. Find out how to make their trash your treasure.
This One Thing Could Be the Key to Retiring Rich
Quick: What's one thing you can do right now that will make you over 50 percent more likely to increase your retirement savings? It's not a trick; this really works.
How to Succeed When You're the Oldest Person at Work
When your boss is much younger than you, it can be a blow to the ego. It's time to let it go and get on with the job.
10 Surprising Marketing Tricks You Should Be Aware Of
From unhealthy "health" products to designer diamonds and more, discover 10 sneaky marketing tricks to avoid.